Fight against Covid boosts public interest in science – Financial Times

The fight against coronavirus has arguably given science more prominence in the public imagination in 2020 than any year in living memory, with the possible exception of 1969 when man first landed on the moon.
Although the circumstances could hardly be more different, scientists are hoping their role in the battle against Covid-19 will boost their image — increasing research funding and drawing more young people into scientific careers — as Nasa’s Apollo programme did half a century ago.
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